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Stocks for Beginners

3 Canadian Companies Powering the AI Revolution [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Motley Fool Staff

AI energy consumption is expected to double by 2026, and these companies could be set to profit from the boom.

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10 Stocks Every Canadian Should Own in 2025 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

The Motley Fool's yearly list of "Starter Stocks" is our attempt to answer a simple question: “Where do I go…

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Can You Guess the 10 Most Popular Canadian Stocks? (If You Own Them, You Might Be Losing Out.)

| Iain Butler

The list is woefully predictable.

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Just Released: 10 Stocks Every Canadian Should Own in 2024 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

The Motley Fool's yearly list of "Starter Stocks" is our attempt to answer a simple question: “Where do I go…

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Just Released: The 5 Best Stocks to Buy in February 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Making money investing in stocks is not hard -- often, all you need is patience.

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TFSA Investors: 10 Stocks Every Canadian Should Own in 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Motley Fool Stock Advisor's yearly list of "Starter Stocks" is our attempt to answer a simple question: “Where do I…

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Just Released: The 5 Best Stocks to Buy in January 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Let’s cut to the chase: It’s absolutely true that shares of Redfin, an online real estate platform, have fallen 93%…

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Just Released: 10 Stocks Every Canadian Should Own in 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Our yearly list of "Starter Stocks" is our attempt to answer a simple question: “Where do I go first?”

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For Defensive Upside and Rich Yields, Buy “Safe” REITs

| Victoria Hetherington

For low-risk passive income, long-term stockholders should consider real estate investments of the calibre of Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.UN).

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TFSA Investors: 3 Great Dividend Stocks Yielding up to 6.3%

| Kay Ng

Here are great value, diversified, dividend stocks, including Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), for your choosing!

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3 Best Investments for 2020, Including 2 Stocks

| Kay Ng

Don't miss out on the best investments for 2020, starting with your credit cards(?!) and Pembina Pipeline (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA)!

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5%-Yield Top Dividend Stocks to Buy in 2020 and Hold Forever

| Kay Ng

Get 5% yields and outperforming total returns by investing in Pembina Pipeline (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA) and Scotiabank (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) stocks!

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Must Read: The 3 Best Pieces of Advice From Warren Buffett Over the Last Decade

| Daniel Da Costa

Warren Buffett gives some of the best advice on investing, especially through his annual shareholder letters. Taking his advice will…

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Warning, Canadian Investors: Avoid Home Bias Investing. Don’t Miss Out on These Growth Juggernauts

| Kay Ng

You’ll be missing out on substantial gains and multi-bagger stocks like Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) and Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) if you only have…

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Investors: 3 Reasons You Need to Start Building a Passive-Income Empire Today

| Nelson Smith

A steady savings plan and passive solutions like BMO Canadian Dividend ETF (TSX:ZDV) are all you need to begin your…

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Forget Buying a House: Buy This REIT Instead and End Up Richer

| Kay Ng

Think buying a house is a great investment? Think again. An investment in Brookfield Property (TSX:BPY.UN)(NASDAQ:BPY) is way better. And…

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Ho Ho Hold These Top Growth Stocks Forever!

| Kay Ng

Buy and hold awesome growth stocks like Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B) to double your money faster.

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2 2019 Venture Graduates to Outperform the Market in 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

Up-and-coming Venture graduates are always a great place to find the next big thing, such as Pro Real Estate Investment…

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What’s a Good Energy Stock to Buy in January?

| Renée Gendron

Northland Power (TSX:NPI) boosts the power of your RRSP and TFSA.

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Boeing (NYSE:BA) Stock Price Jumps as CEO Suddenly Resigns

| Victoria Hetherington

Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) share price soared early Monday after a sudden leadership change that caps a turbulent year for the…

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Income for Life: Here Are 3 “Forever Assets” I’d Buy in 2020

| Kay Ng

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) has been the best Big Six bank to hold over the last 10 years. Here…

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CPP Pensioners: How to Boost Your Passive Income by 100% With Dividend Stocks and Your TFSA!

| Joey Frenette

Here's how BMO Canadian High Dividend Covered Call ETF (TSX:ZWC) can help you double your monthly passive income.

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Which Is the Better Bank Stock in 2020: Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) or Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)?

| Kay Ng

Should you buy Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) or Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY)? We’ve chosen for you!

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3 Stocks to Buy Instead of Enbridge (TSX:ENB) in 2020

| Victoria Hetherington

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is a solid play for long-range income-focused investors. But you may want to consider buying these other…

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Get Ready to Buy: 2020 Will Be the Year of Cheap Bank Stocks

| Victoria Hetherington

Stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) could fall further in the new year, opening up buying opportunities.

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A High-Yield Dividend Stock That Can Give You a 10% Raise Every Year!

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) offers a massive 6.4% dividend yield alongside 10% in dividend growth!

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Millennials: How You Can Go on Vacation Every Year Without Breaking the Bank

| Kay Ng

Fund your vacations every year into the future by investing in Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) stock and this other quality monthly…

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TD Bank (TSX:TD) Is a Low-Risk Stock for Cautious Dividend Investors

| Victoria Hetherington

Investors looking to add financials to a dividend portfolio should pick top tier stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) as uncertainty…

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Should Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Stock Be on Your TFSA Buy List?

| Kay Ng

Should you get a 4% yield from quality Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) right now?

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Is Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Stock Still Ripe for a Long Position?

| Victoria Hetherington

Cannabis stocks could be in for a rough ride. Here’s why Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) is a buy.

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Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Stock Price Soars on Breakthrough Deal Announcement

| Victoria Hetherington

The share price for Canadian media giant Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) soared this week as the entertainment industry undergoes a sea…

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CPP Pension Users: How to Comfortably Retire With High-Yield Dividend Stocks

| Kay Ng

Boost your income immediately with safe dividend stocks that provide yields of +6%, including H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN).

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Canada Revenue Agency: Retire Early With These 5 Promising Stocks

| Kay Ng

Are you ready to jump-start your retirement plan for decades?! If yes, read this.

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A Stock to Outperform in a Recession

| Joey Frenette

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) is the perfect all-weather holding that could give investors an edge with the high recession…

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2020 Will Be a Strong Year for Canadian Metal and Oil Stocks

| Victoria Hetherington

Here’s why stocks such as Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) could richly reward investors in the new year.

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These Stocks Will Ride Major Growth Trends in 2020

| Victoria Hetherington

Growth investors should watch stocks like Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) for positive momentum in the new year.

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Canada Stock Market Investing: Better TFSA Profit Margins

| Debra Ray

Buy undervalued stocks with wide profit margins like Equitable Group Inc (TSX:EQB) for your TFSA and watch your stock market…

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TFSA Stock: This Growth Stock Is an Early Christmas Gift From the Market

| Kay Ng

Buy Stella-Jones (TSX:SJ) in your TFSA before the discount disappears! Double-digit upside within the next 12 months is in the…

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2 Good Stocks to Buy in 2020: Best Technology Buys in Canada

| Debra Ray

You can buy this expensive technology stock in Canada for 2020 or CGI Inc (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GBI) is a more affordable stock…

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1 Top TSX Stock to Buy for an End-of-Year Rally

| Victoria Hetherington

Investors seeking upside from a Santa Rally and growth through 2020 should consider breakout retailer Aritzia Inc. (TSX:ATZ).

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2 Classic Canadian Dividend Stocks for Buy-and-Hold Investors

| Victoria Hetherington

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and one other market leader are strong long-term plays for pasive income.

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Pick Top Stocks for Your TFSA: Earn Monthly Dividend Income

| Debra Ray

This government contractor in Canada pays a monthly dividend at half the stock price of Kinaxis Inc (TSX:KXS), making it…

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Need Holiday Gift Ideas? Try Micro-Cap Stock Market Assets

| Debra Ray

If you are looking for a last-minute holiday gift ideas for your family in Canada this winter for Hanukkah or…

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New Investors Shouldn’t Wait to Buy Into Growth Stocks

| Victoria Hetherington

Lundin Mining Corp. (TSX:LUN) is one of the best mining stocks on the TSX. Here’s why it’s a buy for…

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2 Stocks Yielding 6% That Dividend Investors Won’t Want to Miss This January

| Joey Frenette

Buy Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and another dirt-cheap income stock this January.

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What 5G Stocks to Buy: How to Make Money From Innovation

| Debra Ray

If you want to make money from technology innovations, here are some 5G stocks to buy in Canada and the…

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Here’s Why Christmas Just Came Early for Cannabis Stocks

| Victoria Hetherington

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) looks like a stronger buy thanks to a major move in Canadian cannabis retailing.

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Millennials: Can $100 a Week Buy You a Home?

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Solve the housing affordability crisis by saving just $100 a week and making some practical investment decisions.

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